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TUESDAY
♦
November 6, 2001
Of interest...
Editorial Writer John Hoedeman discusses individuality in our increasingly chaotic society / 4
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 7 The Buzz 7
Classifieds 16 Crossword 17
'SComix 17 Sports 20
vol. CXUV. no 49 www.daiiytrojan.com
Questioning
bombs over holy month of Ramadan
Religion: Military strikes in Afghanistan will not stop, but some advocate for slowing frequency and decreasing impact of attacks
RELIGION
&
ETHICS
--+-
By SOPHIA KAZMI
Assistant City Editor
Though the U.S. military strikes against the Taliban will continue during the Islamic holy month of Kamadan. many people at USC believe the United States should reduce the air raid attacks in Afghanistan.
Ramadan — the ninth month in the 12-month Islamic calendar — is the month in which Muslims believe that their scripture, the Quran, was revealed to the prophet Mohammed. It is a month for Muslims to abstain from food, drink and sex from sunrise to sunset for the dusation of the month. The time is marked with prayer, reading and reflection on the Quran.
The month is also a time of self-reflection for Muslims, said Sadullah Khan, director of Muslim Students at USC. Ramadan is set t to begin at the sight of the new moon, or around Nov. 16 this year.
“(Ramadan) is month of introspection,” Khan said.
This will be the first time in history that the United States will carry out military actions against a Muslim country during the Muslim holy month said John Crossley, director of the school of religion.
“The Gulf War was not during Ramadan,” Crossley said. “There were opportunities (in past years) to shoot down anti-aircraft (machinery) in Iraq, but we didn’t do it It shows some sensitivity.”
Crossley said that the military should reduce the bombing campaign, to show some sensitivity to the Muslim people in Afghanistan who observe the month.
By toning down the campaign, the United States would be on better terms with its allied Muslim countries, Crossley said. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia originally asked
I see Religion, page 15 I
Out of space. Brian D’Souza. program manager of the microsatellite program and a graduate student in engineering, is part of a team of 150 students working on the microsatellite project pictured. The satellite is set to launch in 2005.
Satellite gives student experience
Academics: Engineering students, faculty working to launch device in 2005
By GREG BARRETT
Contributing Writer
Engineering students and faculty are working on a multi-faceted microsatellite project under the recently revamped USC Student Microsatellite Program.
Encompassing several different aspects, the project is geared toward students interested in careers in astronautics and space technology.
The program is composed mostly of engineering and computer science undergraduates and is designed to provide students with a
hands-on learning experience on important scientific principles related to their fields.
One of the project’s components is the construction of a propellant tank used to fuel launching systems. The tank will be sent into space so that the students can study its reaction under launch conditions.
“It's like playing with toys," said Brian D’Souza, the program manager and a graduate student in engineering. “Big, expensive toys. It’s really fascinating.”
Another piece of equipment being created for the project is a micro-valve system, which acts as a floodgate for controlling fluids and gasses necessary for various aerospace functions.
A third group of students is
working on developing a magnetometer. Although magnetometers are now considered relatively basic technology, they are vital in measuring the magnetic fields of earth.
By participating in the program, students are being exposed to cutting-edge technology and multi-million dollar equipment
“The idea of a rocket launch and being able to be a part of that is pretty exciting,” said Jordan Melzer, a graduate student in electrical engineering.
The microsatellite program, which originated six years ago, has had limited success until recently.
The project first began when large engineering corporations realized the potential of low-cost launch units. Many of these companies con-i see Satellite, page 3 I
It's like playing with toys. Big. expensive toys.
Its really fascinating
BRIAN
D’SOUZA
program
manager
graduate
student
engineering
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
imap court**? of MATAS
‘West’ is Best
'The West Wing trumps 'The Sopranos’at the 53rd anrual Emmy Awards, which were handed out at the Shubert
Theatre Sunday amid less fanfare / 7
Greek means honor, speaker says
Event: Students must work for increased focus on academics and community service to promote excellence in system
By ADINA DIAMOND
Assistant City Editor
Students in the Greek system need to implement changes to establish honor, a motivational speaker told a crowd of fraternity and sorority members in Bovard Auditorium Monday night
"I'm going to tell you what it means to be Greek,” speaker Will Keim said. “This is a life time commitment We have a noble history of leadership."
Although Greek students provide more than 200.000 hours of community service each year, they are rarely recognized for their positive contribu-
tions to the community, he said.
“If we do 1,000 community service hours, it won't make it in the paper," Keim, a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, said.
One way to bolster the reputation of Greek is to raise each house’s grade point average higher than the allschool average. Keim said. By putting a focus on studying, Greek members will increase their chances of attaining positions of leadership that are hallmarks of the system, he said
Keim rattled off multiple statistics demonstrating the presence of Greeks in important American jobs. All but four U.S. presidents since 1825 and two-thirds of all Cabinet
members have been Greek, he said.
Houses also need to stop hazing and decrease their dependence on alcohol, he said.
“(Drink) eight or nine, and you are not going to be at your best" Keim said. “Know your limit and drink to it If you have problems when you drink, you are a problem drinker."
Students must also appreciate the traditions that accompany the Greek system, Keim said.
“Live your rituals," he said. "If I don’t honor your rituals, 1 won’t honor my own."
Although Greek students are often divided by an allegiance to their houses, they need to come together as a system and to avoid differences that can lead to hostility l see Speaker, page 3 i
Reading religion
Look and learn. Natasha Thapar, a junior majoring in psychology, reads at displays explaining Islam on Trousdale Parkway Monday afternoon.

TUESDAY
♦
November 6, 2001
Of interest...
Editorial Writer John Hoedeman discusses individuality in our increasingly chaotic society / 4
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Lifestyle 7 The Buzz 7
Classifieds 16 Crossword 17
'SComix 17 Sports 20
vol. CXUV. no 49 www.daiiytrojan.com
Questioning
bombs over holy month of Ramadan
Religion: Military strikes in Afghanistan will not stop, but some advocate for slowing frequency and decreasing impact of attacks
RELIGION
&
ETHICS
--+-
By SOPHIA KAZMI
Assistant City Editor
Though the U.S. military strikes against the Taliban will continue during the Islamic holy month of Kamadan. many people at USC believe the United States should reduce the air raid attacks in Afghanistan.
Ramadan — the ninth month in the 12-month Islamic calendar — is the month in which Muslims believe that their scripture, the Quran, was revealed to the prophet Mohammed. It is a month for Muslims to abstain from food, drink and sex from sunrise to sunset for the dusation of the month. The time is marked with prayer, reading and reflection on the Quran.
The month is also a time of self-reflection for Muslims, said Sadullah Khan, director of Muslim Students at USC. Ramadan is set t to begin at the sight of the new moon, or around Nov. 16 this year.
“(Ramadan) is month of introspection,” Khan said.
This will be the first time in history that the United States will carry out military actions against a Muslim country during the Muslim holy month said John Crossley, director of the school of religion.
“The Gulf War was not during Ramadan,” Crossley said. “There were opportunities (in past years) to shoot down anti-aircraft (machinery) in Iraq, but we didn’t do it It shows some sensitivity.”
Crossley said that the military should reduce the bombing campaign, to show some sensitivity to the Muslim people in Afghanistan who observe the month.
By toning down the campaign, the United States would be on better terms with its allied Muslim countries, Crossley said. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia originally asked
I see Religion, page 15 I
Out of space. Brian D’Souza. program manager of the microsatellite program and a graduate student in engineering, is part of a team of 150 students working on the microsatellite project pictured. The satellite is set to launch in 2005.
Satellite gives student experience
Academics: Engineering students, faculty working to launch device in 2005
By GREG BARRETT
Contributing Writer
Engineering students and faculty are working on a multi-faceted microsatellite project under the recently revamped USC Student Microsatellite Program.
Encompassing several different aspects, the project is geared toward students interested in careers in astronautics and space technology.
The program is composed mostly of engineering and computer science undergraduates and is designed to provide students with a
hands-on learning experience on important scientific principles related to their fields.
One of the project’s components is the construction of a propellant tank used to fuel launching systems. The tank will be sent into space so that the students can study its reaction under launch conditions.
“It's like playing with toys," said Brian D’Souza, the program manager and a graduate student in engineering. “Big, expensive toys. It’s really fascinating.”
Another piece of equipment being created for the project is a micro-valve system, which acts as a floodgate for controlling fluids and gasses necessary for various aerospace functions.
A third group of students is
working on developing a magnetometer. Although magnetometers are now considered relatively basic technology, they are vital in measuring the magnetic fields of earth.
By participating in the program, students are being exposed to cutting-edge technology and multi-million dollar equipment
“The idea of a rocket launch and being able to be a part of that is pretty exciting,” said Jordan Melzer, a graduate student in electrical engineering.
The microsatellite program, which originated six years ago, has had limited success until recently.
The project first began when large engineering corporations realized the potential of low-cost launch units. Many of these companies con-i see Satellite, page 3 I
It's like playing with toys. Big. expensive toys.
Its really fascinating
BRIAN
D’SOUZA
program
manager
graduate
student
engineering
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
imap court**? of MATAS
‘West’ is Best
'The West Wing trumps 'The Sopranos’at the 53rd anrual Emmy Awards, which were handed out at the Shubert
Theatre Sunday amid less fanfare / 7
Greek means honor, speaker says
Event: Students must work for increased focus on academics and community service to promote excellence in system
By ADINA DIAMOND
Assistant City Editor
Students in the Greek system need to implement changes to establish honor, a motivational speaker told a crowd of fraternity and sorority members in Bovard Auditorium Monday night
"I'm going to tell you what it means to be Greek,” speaker Will Keim said. “This is a life time commitment We have a noble history of leadership."
Although Greek students provide more than 200.000 hours of community service each year, they are rarely recognized for their positive contribu-
tions to the community, he said.
“If we do 1,000 community service hours, it won't make it in the paper," Keim, a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, said.
One way to bolster the reputation of Greek is to raise each house’s grade point average higher than the allschool average. Keim said. By putting a focus on studying, Greek members will increase their chances of attaining positions of leadership that are hallmarks of the system, he said
Keim rattled off multiple statistics demonstrating the presence of Greeks in important American jobs. All but four U.S. presidents since 1825 and two-thirds of all Cabinet
members have been Greek, he said.
Houses also need to stop hazing and decrease their dependence on alcohol, he said.
“(Drink) eight or nine, and you are not going to be at your best" Keim said. “Know your limit and drink to it If you have problems when you drink, you are a problem drinker."
Students must also appreciate the traditions that accompany the Greek system, Keim said.
“Live your rituals," he said. "If I don’t honor your rituals, 1 won’t honor my own."
Although Greek students are often divided by an allegiance to their houses, they need to come together as a system and to avoid differences that can lead to hostility l see Speaker, page 3 i
Reading religion
Look and learn. Natasha Thapar, a junior majoring in psychology, reads at displays explaining Islam on Trousdale Parkway Monday afternoon.